Grand Bateau was born in the 80s as the result of close collaboration between the Barriere House and Chateau BEYCHEVELLE. The boat adorning the label is reminiscent of the mythical drakkar of the prestigious Chateau BEYCHEVELLE
2024 Wine Spectator Top 100 wine #26
This is a very elegant Dow's, but there is certainly both power and concentration lurking underneath. Adding fine fruit, it is expressive and sophisticated, a very refined offering that seems not quite as burly as in some years. It is still exceptionally ...
A dense, thickly textured version, dripping with warm salted licorice, tar and açaí paste notes, while plum and blueberry pâte de fruit, chai spice and chocolate elements fill in behind. Lots of brambly grip flows underneath. Shows a very sappy feel on th...